Events

  • Free Wine Tastings Wednesday 4PM-8PM and Saturday 11AM-3PM & 4PM-8PM
  • Daily wine tastings available

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Asheville’s Best Free Wine & Beer Tasting Saturday, March 6 1pm-3pm & 4pm-8pm www.appalachianvintner.com

 

    Wine:

    Amity Vineyards Dry Gewürztraminer – Willamette Valley, Oregon. Amity is an American pioneer in dry Gewürztraminer. They made the first dry Gewürztraminer in 1977 and have been making it ever since. One of the few dry Gewürztraminers in North America with residual sugar less than 1%. This vintage continues their tradition of “Alsace in America”. A traditional Gewürztraminer nose of pear and lychee nut leads into a round, smooth, full-bodied wine. It is a wonderful companion to Chinese and Thai dishes, as well as smoked foods, eggs, curry dishes and turkey. National Retail $18.99   AV $15.99   Sale $14.39

    Oriel IL Gattopardo Nero d’Avola- 100% Nero d’Avola from low-yielding, old vines in stony soil on the tip of Sicily near the Ionian Sea. Fermented with native yeasts, unfined & unfiltered, aged in French oak. Black berry and red currant, with notes of coffee and chocolate from barrel aging. Smooth and round with soft tannins. National Retail $25     AV $15.99 Tasting $13.59

    Lolonis Winery Redwood Valley Merlot- Whats truly amazing about this winery and its vineyards is the fact that they actually began farming organically in the 1950’s!! With implementation of cover crops and the use of ladybugs they led the way for the future use of organic viticulture in California. This Merlot is claret-like in style: full bodied but zesty on the palate with lots of fruit, light oak character,and a finish that suggests cherry, cedar, plum, and aniseed. Above all it is clean and pure in its expression. National Retail $17.99  AV $15.99 Sale $13.49

    Marietta Cellars Old Vine Red Lot #50- Predominantly comprised of Zinfandel, with Petite Sirah and Carignane as well as smaller amounts of Cabernet & Syrah. Various Italian Varietals round the blend. Characterized by intense spicy aromas, bright fruit and a rich structure. Consistent and approachable for the last thirty years. One of our best sellers from California, with its popularity has unfortunately come an increase in the price, Appalachian Vintner has held the pricing of years past for our customers. Shelf $ 14.99 Everyday Best Price $12.99

    Beer:

    Olde Hickory Brewery Hickory Stick Stout- Hickory, NC. Beeradvocate “Intricate crown of lacing on the glass, two clear shades away from black as well. Slightly burnt, charred wood aroma with some subtle fruitiness and yeast in the back. Charred grain is very prevalent but never acrid or astringent. Hints of coffee and dark chocolate with some mild herbal citric hop…..Well rounded…in its semi-dry finish…” Rated A-. We will be sampling beer from one of the brewerys 5L mini-kegs, a great package of 14 12oz beers for $19.50. Pints will be available for $3.50 all day.

    When all is said and done we hope to have taken toll of all of who have helped us on our way. If we have not said it before, we thank you and look forward to many many more chances to assist in your journey of fine libation.

    Geoff & Charles

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Asheville’s Best Free Wine & Beer Tasting Saturday, February 27 1pm-3pm & 4pm-8pm www.appalachianvintner.com

    NEW ARRIVALS:

    W I N E

    03′ Falcor Le Bijou- Honestly the best value in Napa red blends, period.

    05′ G.D. Vajra Albe Barolo- A blend of three vineyards from the highest plots in Langhe. $35.99!!

    B E E R

    Het Anker Lucifer special blonde- Mechelen, Belgium

    MOA Brewing Company Noir dark lager- Marlborough, New Zealand

    Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron- an unfiltered Brown Ale, aged in hand-made wooden barrels

    Brooklyn Brewery Monster Ale 09′- English Barleywine.

    Bell’s Brewery Expedition Stout- Russian Imperial Stout

    Wine:

    Yvon Mau Vin de Pays des Cotes de Gascogne - Gascony, France. 50% Colombard, 50% Chardonnay. The first installments of this luxurious blend produces wines that can seem saturated in their depth of fruit, one of the shining stars of Gascony. Chardonnay grown in the sun of the Southwest can also produce wines of great texture and fruit. Combine them, pair it with great friends, any rustic cuisine and there you have the quintesential wine experience. Shelf $9.99   Sale $7.99

    Castle Rock California Cuvée Pinot Noir- Various vineyards in California. Castle Rock Pinot Noir is produced from grapes grown in a carefully selected group of California vineyards, at which the climate and soil conditions provide excellent growing conditions for this Burgundian varietal. The wine is elegant and medium-bodied, offering aromas of cherry, tea and herbal spice. On the palate it is smooth with a silky texture and mild tannins, giving flavors of black cherry, plum and spice, and finishing long and harmoniously, This versatile food wine pairs well with lamb, veal, salmon and light pasta dishes. Winemaker  August Briggs.
    Shelf $11.99     Tasting $10.79

    14 Hands Winery Cabernet Sauvignon- 78% Cab, 8% Cab Franc, 6% Syrah, 4% Merlot, 4% other.  Appalachian Vintner has sold the wines of 14 Hands since day one. They are well-made, decently structured and affordable. This is all possible do to the winemaker, Keith Kenison. Keith has been the winemaker at Cht Ste Michelle, and now is the assistant winemaker at Columbia Crest, both worldclass wineries. Ripe red stone fruit, toasty and full in the mouth. Excellent value. Shelf $11.99  Sale $10.79

    Geoff & Charles

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